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generalized anxiety disorder

noun

Medical Definition of GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

:  an anxiety disorder marked by chronic excessive anxiety and worry that is difficult to control, causes distress or impairment in daily functioning, and is accompanied by three or more associated symptoms (as restlessness, irritability, poor concentration, and sleep disturbances)

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